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Archives: October 2010


Who’s Speaking at RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum at NAR?

RISMEDIA, November 1, 2010—RISMedia’s 15th Annual Power Broker Forum is this Friday…and it’s not to be missed! At RISMedia’s 15th Annual Power Broker Forum—Information Share = Market Share—to be held during the NAR Conference and Expo, top brokers will dissect … Read more

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RREIN Broker Spotlight: Prudential Americana Group – Serious about Business, Serious about Success

Maria Patterson: How did your career at Prudential Americana Group evolve? Mark Stark: I started in the business in 1985 and sold real estate for about six years. While still selling, I was offered a leadership position in the business … Read more

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The Value of Corporate Citizenship in Today’s Economy

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2010—While real estate professionals across the country are doing everything they can to keep their companies profitable, many have placed their charitable giving on hold. But, it is important to note that being a good corporate citizen … Read more

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Bailouts Could Hit 363 Billion Dollars

RISMEDIA, October 26, 2010—(MCT)—The taxpayer bailouts of housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost as much as 3 billion through 2013, according to government projections. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which has regulated the former government-sponsored enterprises … Read more

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Standing Up to Negativity: How to Counter Media Reports

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2010—As the saying goes, no news is good news. But unfortunately, there’s lots of news about real estate these days—most of it bad. From rising foreclosure rates to dismal post-tax credit reports, media headlines continue to be … Read more

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Keeping Up with Consumers’ Needs – Real Estate Search becomes More about People, Less about Data

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—For the average home buyer, these days, there’s certainly no shortage of data. It’s pretty easy to find out the square footage and/or room sizes on just about any home for sale. But what about all the … Read more

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Obama Administration October Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Signs of Stabilization in House Prices and High Home Affordability

RISMEDIA, October 28, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the October edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard (www.hud.gov/scorecard). The latest housing figures show continued signs of stabilization in … Read more

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Home Sales Continue Post-Tax Credit Correction

RISMEDIA, October 20, 2010—The summer season of home buying was a difficult one because many buyers purchased earlier in the spring in an attempt to qualify for the government’s tax credit. Now the market is still attempting to return to … Read more

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New-Home Sales Climb 6.6 Percent in September 2010

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—(MCT)—Sales of new homes climbed 6.6% in September 2010, figures released by the federal government showed, representing the second straight month of gains, but still well below the pace when a tax credit existed. Sales of new … Read more

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New-Home Sales Climb 6.6 Percent in September 2010

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—(MCT)—Sales of new homes climbed 6.6% in September 2010, figures released by the federal government showed, representing the second straight month of gains, but still well below the pace when a tax credit existed. Sales of new … Read more

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